Learn more about sustainable food and farm systems, and steps being taken to protect land and keep it healthy by visiting the American Farmland Trust Web site.
American Farmland Trust
(AFT)
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 5005
Washington, DC, 20006
Tel: (800) 855-5170
Tel 2: (202) 331-7300
Email: info@farmland.org
https://farmland.org
Find resources and programs for small farms and beginning farmers by visiting NIFA's Web site.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA)
1400 Independence Ave., SW, MS 2201
Washington, DC, 20250-2201
Tel: (202) 720-2791
https://nifa.usda.gov
Learn more about organic and sustainable farming and the certification program at NOFA-NY's Web site.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
(NOFA-NY)
834 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY, 13905-1542
Tel: (315) 988-4000
Email: info@nofany.org
https://nofany.org
Find organic farming research and learn more about issues related to the industry by visiting the OFRF Web site.
Organic Farming Research Foundation
(OFRF)
PO Box 440
Santa Cruz, CA, 95061-0440
Tel: (831) 426-6606
https://ofrf.org
Find membership information, books, public policy updates, and other resources on the OTA Web site.
Organic Trade Association
(OTA)
444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 445A
Washington, DC, 20001-1512
Tel: (202) 643-4965
https://ota.com
WWOOF-USA is part of a worldwide effort to link volunteers with organic farmers, promote an educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices. Visit the WWOOF-USA Web site to learn more about volunteer opportunities on organic farms located across the country.
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms-USA
(WWOOF-USA)
https://wwoofusa.org
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